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Who Played Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music

Mother Abbess is a role in The Sound of Music, a musical that opened West End in 1961.

Based on <i>The Trapp Family Singers</i> by Maria Augusta Trapp<p>Based on an inspiring true story, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink of WWII, Maria a postulant, proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.

8 actors have played Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music.

View full cast of The Sound of Music

Performer Production Opened
Constance Shacklock West End The Sound of Music 1961
June Bronhill West End The Sound of Music 1981
Meg Bussert Milburn, NJ (Regional) The Sound of Music 2003
Lesley Garrett West End The Sound of Music 2006
Margaret Preece West End The Sound of Music 2006
Audra McDonald The Sound of Music Live! 2013
Maria Failla US Tour The Sound of Music 2015
Christiane Noll US Tour The Sound of Music 2025

Other Roles in The Sound of Music

Role Production Opened
Captain Georg von Trapp West End The Sound of Music 1961
Elsa Schraeder West End The Sound of Music 1961
Liesel West End The Sound of Music 1961
Maria Rainer West End The Sound of Music 1961
Max Detweiler West End The Sound of Music 1961
Mother Abbess West End The Sound of Music 1961
Other Roles West End The Sound of Music 1961
Rolf Gruber West End The Sound of Music 1961

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